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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Grown announced that Hoosiers can vote daily from July 29 until August 11 for Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market contest — the top market will be named on August 13 — as part of an effort to spotlight local markets and homegrown products. This statewide contest encourages daily participation to help each market gain community recognition. Star City News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The West Lafayette Public Library now offers free STEM kits & VR headsets through its Library of Things to help K-12 students stay engaged as the new school year begins in less than two weeks. Star City News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Parks and Recreation announced a 20-year maintenance agreement with the Woodfield Village Homeowners Association that upgrades the neighborhood park with a new playground for kids ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12 and a picnic shelter — funded by tax increment financing and homeowner contributions. WLFI
- ➤ West Lafayette announced road closures for repairs over the next month—affecting streets including Williams, Northwestern, Sheetz, and Chauncey—and provided specific dates running from July 29 to September 26 along with a Levee District Resurfacing project scheduled for August 7—13. Residents are advised to plan alternate routes during the work. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana tick season is active as tiny ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease & Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Health experts advise checking clothes and skin after any time spent outdoors and using tweezers to remove ticks quickly. Journal & Courier
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Woods impressed at the Junior PGA Championship with a strong second round on July 30 at Kampen-Cosler Course in West Lafayette; he shot a 66 and tied for third as he advanced to Thursday’s round — his key putts and steady play drew comparisons to his famous father, Tiger Woods. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, showed his top six shots during Round 2 of the Junior PGA Championship in West Lafayette on July 30 — his performance impressed local fans — and he is viewed as a rising talent in the tournament. Journal & Courier
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Repair Cafe
10 AM – 12 PM — Northend Community Center — Free entry — Bring your broken items and get instant help with repairs on appliances, bikes, and electronics.
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Cyberinfrastructure for FAIR Science Workshop
1:00 AM — Purdue University — Participant support funds available — Enhance your research data skills with hands-on tutorials and interactive sessions.
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The Arts Federation Gallery Exhibitions
Aug 8-29 — The Arts Federation — Free entry — Explore inspiring works by Maura Orvis, Katherine Dean & Christina Slayton in three unique exhibitions.
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Lauren Daigle Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Lauren Daigle live in concert.
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